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CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
A-2005-263
o' peu (;Z) THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this P day of October, 2005 by and
(O 67442xs) between Communications Support Group, a sole proprietorship (hereinafter "Consultant"), and
the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the
Constitution and laws of the State of California (hereinafter "City").
RECITALS
A. The City desires to retain a consultant having special skill and knowledge in the field of
Cable Television operations.
B. Consultant represents that Consultant is able and willing to provide such services to the
City.
C. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is
knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this
Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be
expected from a professional consulting firm in the field.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the
terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant shall perform those services as set forth in Exhibit A and B to this Agreement.
City agrees to provide office space, telephone, computer and printer, access to City e-mail, and
parking.
2. COMPENSATION
a. City agrees to pay, and Consultant agrees to accept as total payment for its services a
total sum which shall not exceed $80,370.00 for all hours worked, travel and expenses during the
term of this Agreement.
b. Payment by City shall be made within thirty (30) days following receipt of proper
invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. Payment need not
be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance set forth in the Recitals
which may reasonably be expected by City.
3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on November 1, 2005 and terminate on October 31,
2006, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 12, below. The term of this
Agreement may be extended upon a writing executed by the Executive Director of Parks and
Recreation and the City Attorney.
4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an
independent contractor and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor
shall it be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or
to allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which
Consultant performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the
services to be provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all
applicable standards and regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and
wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to
employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
5. INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant shall
maintain and shall require its subcontractors, if any, to obtain and maintain insurance as
described below:
a. Commercial General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial
general liability insurance naming the City, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and
representatives as additional insured(s) and shall include, but not be limited to protection against
claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom and damage
to property, resulting from any act or occurrence arising out of Consultant's operations in the
performance of this Agreement, including, without limitation, acts involving vehicles. The
amounts of insurance shall be not less than the following: single limit coverage applying to
bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and property damage, in the total
amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Consultant shall supply City with a fully executed
additional insured endorsement in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit C upon
execution of this Agreement and shall be approved in form by the City Attorney.
b. Business automobile liability insurance, or equivalent form, with a combined single
limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. Such insurance shall include coverage for
owned, hired and non -owned automobiles.
c. Worker's Compensation Insurance. In accordance with the provisions of Section 3300
of the Labor Code, Consultant, if Consultant has any employees, is required to be insured against
liability for worker's compensation or to undertake self-insurance. Prior to commencing the
performance of the work under this Agreement, Consultant agrees to obtain and maintain any
employer's liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per accident.
d. If Consultant is or employs a licensed professional such as an architect or engineer:
Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance, with a combined single limit of not less
than $1,000,000 per claim.
e. The following requirements apply to the insurance to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this section:
(i) Consultant shall maintain all insurance required above in full force and
effect for the entire period covered by this Agreement.
(ii) Certificates of insurance shall be furnished to the City upon execution of
this Agreement and shall be approved in form by the City Attorney.
(iii) Certificates and policies shall state that the policies shall not be canceled
or reduced in coverage or changed in any other material aspect without
thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City.
f If Consultant fails or refuses to produce or maintain the insurance required by this
section or fails or refuses to furnish the City with required proof that insurance has been procured
and is in force and paid for, the City shall have the right, at the City's election, to forthwith
terminate this Agreement. Such termination shall not effect Consultant's right to be paid for its
time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. Consultant waives the right to
receive compensation and agrees to indemnify the City for any work performed prior to approval
of insurance by the City.
6. INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents,
employees, consultants, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal
injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims
for personal injury, including health, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the
direct or indirect operations of the Consultant or its contractors, subcontractors, agents,
employees, or other persons acting on their behalf which relates to the services described in
section 1 of this Agreement; and (2) from any claim that personal injury, damages, just
compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects
arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and hold harmless agreement applies to all claims
for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to
have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in this Section or by reason of the terms
of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant further agrees to indemnify, hold
harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including fees and costs for special
counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party challenging the validity
of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution,
judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by reason of the terms of, or
effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its
representation in any legal proceeding.
CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees
that it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement,
and further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of
like importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. "Confidential Information" shall
include all nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written
information, but also information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means.
Confidential information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other
party is covered by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure
shall not apply to any information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is,
through no fault of the Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful
possession of the Consultant without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be
disclosed by operation of law; or (e) is independently developed by the Consultant without
reference to information disclosed by the City.
8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct
or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under
this Agreement.
9. NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or
mailed by first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by telefacsimile or other
telegraphic communication in the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons:
To City: Clerk of the City Council
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
telefacsimile (714) 647-6956
With courtesy copies to:
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Executive Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-23)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
telefacsimile (714) 571-4200
City Attorney
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-29)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
telefacsimile (714) 647-6515
To Consultant: Communications Support Group
409 Edgewood Rd.
Santa Ana, CA 92711
Telefacsimile (714) 836-6280
Attn: Katherine A. Bowers
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter,
any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication shall be addressed and transmitted
to the new address. If sent by mail, any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other
communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been
deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and
addressed as set forth above. If sent by telefacsimile, any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or
other communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given twenty-four (24) hours
after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the transmitting facsimile machine,
addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these time frames, weekends, federal,
state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.
10. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Consultant, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In
the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the
terms of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written
instrument signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The parties
agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent
with, or in addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Consultant nor
the City. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements,
promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on
behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein.
11. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant,
Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement
shall be construed to limit the City's ability to have any of the services which are the subject to
this Agreement performed by City personnel or by other consultants retained by City.
12. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant
compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of termination,
subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to deliver
to the City all work product completed as of such date, and in such case such work product shall be
the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and Consultant consents to the City's use thereof
for such purposes as the City deems appropriate.
b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance
specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
13. DISCRIMINATION
Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital
status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited
by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or
other employment related activities. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer
and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
14. JURISDICTION - VENUE
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the
validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement
shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further
agree that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may
be brought or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
15. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services
hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California,
the City of Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City
immediately and in writing of her inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses,
approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this
Agreement.
16. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow has the power,
authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall
indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to
City in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set
forth in the body of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and
year first above written.
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Council
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JOSEPH W.FLETCHER
City Attorney
By:
La ra Sheedy
Assistant City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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GERARDO MO T
Executive Direct -Parks,
Recreation and Community Services
CITY OF SANTA ANA
DAVID N. REAM
City Manager
CONSULTANT
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EXHIBIT A
Contractor agrees to provide, at the request of the City Manager or designee, technical support to
City Manager and Executive Director of the Recreation and Community Services Agency, for
the City's Cable Television operations up to twenty-eight (28) hours per week, of which twelve
(12) will be dedicated to development of the community bulletin board, and including but not
limited to cable programming, customer service and franchise compliance/administration as
follows:
1. Monitor currency and accuracy of franchise security and certificate of insurance
documents provided by the Cable Operator.
2. Receive/document resolution to subscriber's complaints and respond to cable
television program inquiries from City Officials and citizens.
3. Assist in providing information for and attend Santa Ana Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board meetings as requested.
4. Monitor cable operator's telephone response time and report results to City.
5. Maintain databases necessary to monitor Cable Operator's compliance with City Cable
Television Subscriber Protection Ordinance and franchise agreement and to provide
information in response to inquiries.
6. Maintain in City Cable Office historical and current records of cable television
programs, franchise agreement and related documentation.
7. Plan and coordinate programming requirements for programming shown on City
Channel 3. This includes providing monthly story roll with City contact information
for the City and cable operator, review of programs and story assignments.
8. Provide quality control for television programs regarding content.
9. Assist City in reviewing channel program playback for technical problems and follow-
up with cable operator to correct technical issues such as channel snow, buzz, low
audio, signal interference, etc.
10. Coordinate with cable operator the development of updates for show intros for cities'
television programs.
11. Coordinate dub requests for city programs to provide to City staff and show
participants.
12. Assist in providing information related to cable for other City departments and
areas related to cable television that needs clarification, i.e., information on
simulcasting in Spanish, etc.
13. Assist City with preparation for annual Mayor's State of the City report, coordinate stock
footage for video presentation, attend technical testing and coordinate in field
needs for television production at location of the event. Review and pre-test video -
roll -ins with City team related to the event. Assist in preparation for DVD's related to
the Mayor's event for CTV3 bulletin board presentation (at Pavilion location.)
14. Provide comprehensive technical performance testing of the subscriber cable and
I -NET systems as set forth in Exhibit `B". This testing will be conducted during the
months of July and August.
15. Prepare a comprehensive cable regulatory report documenting overall cable operator
activity, performance and compliance to the franchise agreement. This report will be
completed at the conclusion of the calendar year.
16. Prepare a report documenting the programming that was prepared and shown on
Ch. 3 and the operator's compliance to the franchise agreement.
17. Assist in development of budget plan and possible layouts for the production of City
cable television programming for development of CTV3.
18. Perform a cable rate comparison of Adelphia systems in Orange County.
19. Review and update equipment list for City Council Chambers with City video engineer
for current technology related to new franchise. Assist and review design for
equipment placement, integration related to television production, directing, user-
friendliness, playback, master control and related television needs.
20. Attend meetings on cable related to programming development including
City programming, shared programming with outside organizations, program
outreach and in-house programming.
21. Assist as needed for follow-up related to I -Net changes. Arrange and follow-up
City's move to a fiber connection for television master control room.
22. Prepare and maintain the City community bulletin board complete with text, photos,
video and advanced graphics incorporating City information. This includes meeting
with city staff and users to develop their ideas and assistance in designing appropriate
material for public information dissemination.
EXHIBIT B
PROOF OF PERFORMANCE TESTING
I. Perform a series of television signal level measurements to ascertain franchise
compliance. All testing shall be coordinated and supervised by Consultant.
A. Test shall be performed at the tap location under the existing conditions.
B. No accommodations shall be made to allow the City to correct problems found
prior to testing.
C. Prior to the commencement of testing, obtain the necessary calibration certificate
For all frequency/voltage sensitive equipment which will be used in the field
testing from the Grantee.
D. A 100' calibrated RG -59 jumper shall be used to connect the output of a
Subscriber tap to the input of the measuring equipment.
II. An abbreviated proof of performance check shall be completed for each of the six (6)
Construction phases. A minimum of five (5) different locations per construction
phase for the subscriber cable, and a total of five (5) random locations location for
each of the four (4) legs of the Instititutional Network (I -NET) shall be selected and
tested for compliance as set forth in the following sections.
A. The following test shall be performed at the headend prior to field testing and then
at all subscriber network testpoints.
Vistigal carrier levels
Aural carrier levels
Vistiga/Aural difference (calculated)
Sweep Peak -to -Valley
Carrier -to -Noise
Low frequency distortions ("Hum")
Composite Triple Beat
TASO rating of picture distortions on all channels
B. The following tests shall be performed at the headend and at the field test
Locations on the Institutional Network:
Vistigal carrier levels
Aural carrier levels
Vistigal/Aural difference (calculated)
Sweep Peak -to -Valley
Carrier -to -Noise
Low frequency distortions ("Hum")
TASO rating of picture distortions on all channels
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C. The following inspections shall be made at the headend:
Stand -by -carriers
NET patch bays and switching bridges
Stand-by power generators
Radio carriage
Aural levels
Emergency override equipment
Installation of leased access equipment
Microwave and satellite receive equipment
D. The following inspections shall be performed at the Grantee's office and
elsewhere:
Telephone answering equipment
Billing, converter, and converter addressing computer equipment
Parental control lock systems
III. Prepare a final comprehensive report (test and summary report) following the
conclusion of the performance test.
A. The test report shall include a description of testing methods, testing criteria, list of
locations tested, and test scores.
B. The summary report ("Executive Report") shall employ graphs and charts summarizing
the scores of all testpoints and make comparative analysis of the test results to the
minimum standards found in the Grantee's franchise and the current
CFR 47 Part 76 (FCC) Rules and Regulations.
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EXHIBIT C
ADDITIONAL INSURED ENDORSEMENT
FOR COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY POLICY
Insurance Company
This endorsement modifies such insurance as is afforded by the provisions of Policy
# relating to the following:
1. The City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 92701; its
officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives are named as additional insureds
("additional insureds") with regard to liability and defense of suits arising from the operations
and uses performed by or on behalf of the named insured.
2. With respect to claims arising out of the operations and uses performed by or on
behalf of the named insured, such insurance as is afforded by this policy is primary and is not
additional to or contributing with any other insurance carried by or for the benefit of the
additional insureds.
3. This insurance applies separately to each insured against whom claim is made or
suit is brought except with respect to the company's limits of liability. The inclusion of any
person or organization as an insured shall not affect any right which such person or organization
would have as a claimant if not so included.
4. With respect to the additional insureds, this insurance shall not be cancelled, or
materially reduced in coverage or limits except after thirty (30) days written notice has been
given to the City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 92701.
(Completion of the following, including countersignature, is required to make this endorsement
effective.)
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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
NOVEMBER 7, 2005
TITLE:
AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNICATIONS
SUPPORT GROUP FOR CABLE TV
CONSULTING SERVICES
APPROVP Nov 0 ? 2005
As Recommended
As Amended
Ordinance on 1$' Reading
Ordinance on 2 n Reading
Implementing Resolution
Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER A-2005-263
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and
Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Communications Support
Group to provide cable television franchise consulting services for a one-
year period in an amount not to exceed $80,370.
DISCUSSION
For the past sixteen years, the City of Santa Ana has contracted with
Communications Support Group for cable television franchise consulting
services. Communication Support Group has agreed to an additional one-year
term with no price increase. Communications Support Group will continue to
provide its standard scope of services, including technical support to
cable programming, customer service, and franchise compliance and
administration. In addition, a comprehensive technical performance test of
the I -Net and subscriber cable systems is performed on an annual basis, and
an annual cable regulatory report is prepared documenting overall cable
company activity and performance.
Communications Support Group will continue to maintain the community
bulletin board and develop a transition plan to continue programming
services on Channel 3. The consultant will also coordinate the upgrade of
the City Council Chamber audio/visual equipment. The Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Agency is satisfied with the quality of services that
Community Support Group has provided and recommends approval of the
recommended action.
Agreement with Communications Support Group
for Cable TV Consulting Services
November 7, 2005
Page 2
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this agreement are available in the Community Affairs contractual
services account (account no. 11-232-6291).
Gerardo Mouet
Executive Dir ctor
Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Agency
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNT:
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance and Mgmt. Services Agency
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation presented by MAYOR PULIDO to American Red Cross, OC Chapter for
their outstanding dedication and commitment to the City of Santa Ana
Special Presentation — Recruitment Efforts for the 2006 Grand Jury by Assistant
Presiding Judge Elect Kim G. Dunning
Proclamation presented by COUNCILMEMBER BUSTAMANTE to Bud Bolden in
celebration of his 90th Birthday
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to Isabel
Xilonen Ortiz for her award winning drawing
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA to Bernadette
Medrano for her participation in the "Extreme Makeover: Bungalow Editions"
Certificates of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to The 2005
Youth Expo sponsors and partners for their sponsorship and participation
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
• Addition of Closed Session Report
• Item 25.A pulled for public comment
Items 23.A and 25 B pulled for separate discussion by Mayor Pro Tem Bist
• Councilmember Alvarez recorded a "No" vote on Items 11.A, 113, 22.0 and 31.A
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Garcia
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Solorio. Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions show
the actual vote. Items without votes are adopted as part of the consent motion.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 NOVEMBER 7, 2005
$40,000 annually for a one-year term with two, one-year renewal options —
Fire Department
25.D. AGMT NO. 2005-262 - FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM CONSULTING
SERVICES - With Mike Linares in an amount not to exceed $53,000 —
Community Development Agency
25.E. AGMT NO. 2005-263 - CABLE TV CONSULTING SERVICES — With
Communications Support Group for a one-year period in an amount not to
exceed $80,370 — Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency
25.F. AGMT NO. 2005-264 - VETERINARY SERVICES - With Dr. Lome
Boldrick, DBA Quillie Acres, to for a period of one year in an amount not to
exceed $35,000 — Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency
25.G. AGMT NOS. 2005-265, 2005-266 AND 2005-267 - TEMPORARY
ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES - With Project
Partners, PDS Technical Services, and CDI Business Solutions for an
amount not to exceed $150,000 each — Public Works Agency
25.H. AGMT NO. 2005-268 - STEAM CLEANING SIDEWALKS — Execute an
amendment with TSCM Corporation in an annual amount not to exceed
$260,000 — Community Development Agency
LAND USE MATTERS
31.A. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2005-10 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2004-317)
AND VARIANCE NO. 2005-14 - 2000 EAST FIRST STREET
Filed by St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School, to subdivide an existing parcel
into two lots and Variance No. 2005-14 for a reduction in street frontage at
2000 East First Street.
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its
October 10, 2005 by a vote of 5-1 (Leo opposing, Lutz absent)
Applicant: St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School
Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Tentative Parcel Map No.
2005-10 (County Map No. 2004-317) as conditioned and Variance No.
2005-14 as conditioned.
Counciimember Alvarez voted No on Item 31.A
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 NOVEMBER 7, 2005
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CHECKLIST FOR PROCESSING AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS
TO: CLERK OF THE COUNCIL OFFICE
FROM: DEPT.: Parks Recreation & Community Services Agency MAIL STOP: 23
CONTACT PERSON: Dolores Ramos EXT.: 4274
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE PROVIDED IN REQUESTING PROCESSING OF AGREEMENTS FOR THE CITY:
AGREEMENT NUMBER (if amendment): A / N
AMENDMENT NUMBER (if applicable): ❑ 1 sr ❑ 2N/D / ❑ 3RD ❑
COUNCIL APPROVAL DATE:
AMOUNT: OVER $10,000 ❑ UNDER $10,000
NAME OF CONSULTANT:
TERM OF AGREEMENT: EFFECTIVE DATE: j; y(10_TERMINATION DATE: IDI L�11 1 L) o
INSURANCE REQUIRED: ❑ NO / b
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L The t :Ity of' auta .Ana, 20 Civic Center plaza, Santa Ana, California
officers, ertployecs, agents, volunteers and representatives are named as additional insureds
Cadditicnal insureds',) with regard to babithy and defense of suits arising from the op�rntiwts
and uses Pe'Ocrinerl by or on behalf of the named insured.
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bclmli of the nnarned insured, 2uchi insurance as is afforded by this policy is primary and is not
addilin:;al to o• contributirg with any other, inso,rance carried by or for the benefit of the
addi!funnlinsureds.
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stria is bought weep[ with ICspcct to the Corti an 's limits of liabillt ,
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a. Willi respect to the additional insureds, this insurance shaft not be cancelled. or
nvierial!y red,iced in coverage or limits except after thirty (30) days v+rillcn notice hag been
90 e.r, to the Cit) cf Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 477(11.
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